Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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